Writer's Assistant

About the role

WWE® is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. The NXT Writer's Assistant will support the NXT Creative Writing Team in all aspects of the Writing process in Orlando, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Take detailed and accurate notes, use those notes to update creative documents including: scripts, talent rosters, Pay Per View Cards, etc.
• Participate and take notes in high level creative writing meetings with Paul Levesque, the NXT Lead Writers and other members of the NXT Creative Writing Team
• Work with the Lead Writer to distribute notes from all meetings to necessary parties to ensure communication amongst all departments
• Follow directions, execute said directions in a timely manner, and at all times pay close attention to detail
• Assist with day to day needs of the writing team at the WWE Performance Center, including helping writers with shoots with talent, promo classes, etc.
• Take initiative and communicate clearly and concisely with the Lead Writers, Writers, Performance Center Coaches and other departments
• Perform clerical tasks such as transcribing, copying and printing documents
• Coordinate with other departments at the Performance Center and NXT Production Team ( Props, Talent, Travel , etc.) to ensure all necessary production elements are taken care of for all NXT TV Tapings
• Attend all NXT TV tapings and assist writers with the execution of backstage and in-ring segments, serving as a Runner, coordinating Talent, props and other necessary items
• AT NXT TV tapings, update scripts and other necessary documents for the taping. Copy and distribute the most updated documents to the necessary parties
• Assist writers with directing and producing taped backstage scenes and live in-ring promos
• Anticipate the needs of the team and plan ahead to assure efficient departmental functioning
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned/ needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years TV Writing and/ or Production experience preferred, but not required
• Strong WWE and NXT product knowledge
• Time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong work ethic and a flexible schedule that allows for long hours and travel as needed
• Willing and able to travel minimally for business to NXT TakeOver Pay Per Views and other necessary NXT Road Shows
• Within reasonable commuting distance from the WWE Performance Center to Orlando FL or be willing and able to relocate there
• Detail oriented, organized and proactive
• Dependable, motivated and eager to learn and assist in the execution of live scripted television
• Clean driver's license and vehicle to be used for business as needed
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and fast typing skills
• Strong Note Taking Skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written)
• BA/BS degree in Film/TV/Drama, Media Studies, Communications, English, or related field of study, is preferred, but not necessary
• WWE EEO Statement:

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